NFL Investigates Draft Prank Calls and Data Breach

During the 2025 NFL Draft, Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, impersonated Saints GM Mickey Loomis in a prank call to quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders using Sanders’ confidential NFL-issued number obtained from an open iPad. The prank occurred as Sanders unexpectedly dropped to the fifth round; Sanders later described the act as 'childish' but said he was moving on after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns. The Falcons issued a formal apology and confirmed Jeff Ulbrich was not involved or aware of the incident. The NFL launched an investigation into the leak of Sanders’ private number and the broader implications for data security. Reports indicated that another draft hopeful, Tyler Warren, also received similar prank calls. Both the Falcons and the NFL are reviewing protocols to prevent future breaches.